In Spanish gastronomy there are many debates that divide the population. One of the most popular is the one that discusses whether potato omelette is better with or without onion. How an authentic Valencian paella should be is another common reason for disputes, as well as when someone compares an Asturian cachopo with a San Jacobo.
And coffee also gives rise to debates of various kinds. It is a particularly personal drink, around which an entire coffee culture revolves. Although there are those who enjoy it no matter how it is served, others defend tooth and nail their particular taste for tasting it. This has been confirmed by a user of the social network
The way you drink coffee is a very personal matter. Everyone has their own tastes, from the proportion of coffee and milk, with or without foam, sweetened or not… But the content is not the only point to take into account, but also the container.
The X user @conserjedenoche has fueled a debate that has never ceased to be latent: coffee in a glass or in a cup? This user shared an image of a coffee served in a somewhat narrow glass glass, accompanied by the message: “When are we going to abolish coffee in this type of glass?”
His publication has already reached one and a half million views, with 2.3 thousand likes and almost 900 responses. Among the reactions of Internet users, there are those who support the opinion of @conserjedenoche, while many other people defend coffee in a glass. In fact, several people claim to expressly ask for it.
“It is national heritage,” comments one account, “it tastes much better this way,” remarks another. “I have never understood why people prefer coffee in a glass,” another user counters.
Although it is a very personal issue, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) sheds light on the reason for the debate: there are certain technical criteria that we can consider to make the decision.
In short, cups are more suitable when the coffee is drunk hot, so that we do not burn ourselves; while the glasses are ideal for cold coffees. Furthermore, it is best that the cup be made of porcelain or earthenware, as they lose temperature more slowly than metal or glass, helping the coffee to retain its heat for longer.
Therefore, the glass is more suitable for cold iced coffee. But, in addition, glass glasses have the advantage of allowing you to see their contents, something that is especially appreciated by those who enjoy visually appreciating the division between coffee, milk, foam, ice or any component they incorporate into their drink.
